Two Ryanair flights departing Manchester Airport were cancelled on the morning of Thursday, October 8, 2026. Flight FR4927 to Paphos, Cyprus, scheduled for 5:50 am, and flight FR6983 to Genoa, Italy, due at 6:10 am, both did not operate as planned.
Delays Affect Several Airlines and Destinations
Several other flights at Manchester Airport experienced delays or revised departure times during the early morning hours. TUI’s flight to Malaga, originally set to leave at 6:00 am, was pushed back to an estimated 6:25 am departure. The airline’s Dubrovnik service, scheduled for 6:05 am, departed around 6:44 am. Jet2’s flight to Ibiza, initially slated for a 6:05 am
takeoff, showed a revised estimated departure of 6:30 am. Brussels Airlines’ flight to Brussels was delayed by approximately 25 minutes.
Additional Ryanair flights to Dublin and Pisa also reported adjusted departure times. KLM’s service to Amsterdam similarly had a revised scheduled departure. Despite updates, some aircraft departed earlier than initially revised, leading to variation in delay durations.
Unconfirmed Causes; Passenger Advisory
The reasons behind the cancellations and delays affecting Manchester Airport on October 8 have not been confirmed. Operational challenges are understood to be impacting airport services. Passengers traveling from Manchester Airport are advised to verify flight status directly with their airlines before traveling.
The latest departure information is also available on the official Manchester Airport website.
